What we reported The Texas Legislature’s 86th session opened Jan. 8 with lawmakers jump-starting the process of filing proposed bills Nov. 12 after the 2018 midterm election results were finalized. The latest Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-The Woodlands, said his legislative priorities include property tax reform, school safety and school funding, which will help growing districts such as Montgomery ISD, which is planning a $6.9 million shortfall this school year due largely to new campuses.